Revolutionizing Teaching and Learning with ChatGPT: The Potential of AI in Education

If you are reading this blog most probably you have heard of GPT 3.0 and ChatGPT (CGPT), a?new language model that's taking the tech world by storm. I've been playing around with it for?about a?week and it?is a game changer. I mean, sure, we've been hearing about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural?Language?Processing (NLP), and Machine?Learning (ML)?for a while now, but?CGPT?and other?similar GPT based tools?(e.g. Writesonic, You.com, YouChat, Google LAMBDA etc.)?are on a?new?level.?Although you can do lots of fun stuff, literally lots and lots of fun staff, with CGPT but for the purpose of this blog, focus will be on teaching, learning and scholarship only and how GPT?revolutionize the way we think about teaching and learning in a university.?

CGPT is a cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and interact with information. However, as time of writing this blog I know some universities/governments have decided to ban the use of CGPT, which is a decision that many believe is short-sighted.?One of the main reasons they have chosen to ban CGPT is that they are concerned about the potential for cheating. They worry that students will use this technology to cheat on exams or assignments, or that they will use it to plagiarize work. However, these concerns are not well-founded in my opinion, instead of banning technology we must found ways how technology combat such concerns e.g. AI-plagiarism detectors and some other tools are already available (e.g. GPTZero), which will further grow just in no time. Further, we should rethink how we teach and assess student work and embrace AI and other technologies wisely. With the advancements in technology, we now have access to a range of innovative assessment methods that can provide more accurate and efficient evaluations of student work. It's also important to note that the use of technology in teaching, learning and assessments does not mean that traditional methods should be entirely abandoned. Instead, it's about finding a balance between the two and using technology to supplement and enhance traditional assessments, rather than replace them.

Embracing?AI?technology,?such as CGPT,?have several benefits for students?and teachers alike.?CGPT?facilitating interactive learning,?and?has the power to make education more efficient, effective, and engaging.?The creativity and possibilities how CGPT can be used to enhance teaching and learning in an academic setting are endless, truly endless, I discuss only few examples in this blog.?It is important for universities to consider the potential benefits of this technology and to use it in a way that helps students to learn and grow, rather than simply banning it outright.?I'm not get into the technical details of GPT?3.0, CGPT?or any?related technology.?Nor this blog discuss other issues such as AI-plagiarism, combat cheating, copyright and accuracy issues etc. etc. The focus of this blog is to share some examples how CGPT can improve teaching and learning in a university and creating awareness about capabilities of CGPT among other educators.?

So what is GPT-3 (Generative Pretrained Transformer 3) and CGPT? OpenAI's GPT-3 is a state-of-the-art language processing AI model that can generate human-like text and has a wide range of applications, including language translation, language modelling, and generating text for applications such as chatbots. It is one of the largest and most powerful language processing AI models to date. GPT-3 is used to create CGPT, a highly capable chatbot which can understand human language as it is spoken and written, allowing it to understand the worded information it is fed and respond accordingly. However, CGPT has its own limitations, e.g. it is restricted to language and can’t produce or understand video, sound or images. Further, CGPT is unable to deal with recent topics as its knowledge is limited to 2021 (it is trained on data until 2021) and not connected with Internet, therefore it is unable to provide answers for any questions about events after that year. Similarly, the model may produce inaccurate information sometimes, making errors or failing to comprehend the question clearly. Also, as a language model, CGPT is trained on a wide variety of?terabytes of?text data, including both accurate and inaccurate information. It is important to verify any information provided by the model before using it?and always used with care.?It is also worth to point here that you can also trick CGPT easily, for example, see below how you can trick CGPT in a conversation:

CGPT is currently free, but I don't expect that to last for very long. At the time of writing this blog, occasionally CGPT server is at capacity but keep checking back if you can't get it immediately and also have limitations of prompts per hour. One more?important?thing,?CGPT is not Google, these are two completely different things. Google is a search engine that helps you find information on the internet. Think of it like a librarian for the internet. CGPT, on the other hand, is a language model that helps you understand and generate human?type?language?and have no access to Internet. It's like a personal assistant that can understand what you're saying and respond in a way that makes sense.

In this blog, following use cases or examples are demonstrated with screenshots from AI CGPT platform:

• Use Case 1: Generating Professional Emails / Recommendation Letters etc. with simple prompts
• Use Case 2: Writing codes and debugging codes with CGPT
• Use Case 3: Generating research ideas, finding potential research partners, writing literature review etc.
• Use Case 4: Solving numerical problems (Engineering, Business, Pharmacy etc.) with CGPT
• Use Case 5: Independent Learning - Students can learn, and understand complex concepts by their own
• Use Case 6: Write book (or book chapter) summary, essays, narratives and much more
• Use Case 7: CGPT - A great tool for history students, get historical facts, history essays, translation to other languages etc.
• Use Case 8: How CGPT generate ideas for Artists, Designers, and Architects
• Use Case 9: Use of CGPT for generating contents for marketing, social media communication, press release, websites and list is going on and on
• Use Case 10: Generating teaching plan, practice problems for students to solve, Multiple Choice Questions’ (MCQ), surveys, questionnaires, covering letters / resume etc.

As mentioned earlier, these are few simple use cases only, creativity and innovation have no bounds. You can think of several other applications of CGPT for students, researchers, and universities.?I provided few illustrative screenshots for each use case, several other possibilities exist.

Use Case 1: Generating Professional Emails / Recommendation Letters etc.

As technology continues to evolve,?teachers?are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to improve communication with parents and students. ChatGPT?makes this super easy and efficient and able?to?generate?emails and inquiries?in no time.

Imagine a scenario where a student reaches out to?tutor?asking why (s)he is unable to submit late?assignment. Rather than the tutor?spending valuable time crafting a response, CGPT can quickly draft a thorough and professional reply in just seconds. This not only frees up the teacher's time to focus on other pressing matters, but it also ensures that the student receives a timely response to their inquiry.

Both students and teachers?get assistance from CGPT?in writing professional-looking emails.?The more information that is provided to CGPT, the better the email it generates. And if you are not satisfied with the response, you can always click "Regenerate Response" and CGPT will generate another version for you.

As a?Professor, writing letters of recommendation for students can be a time-consuming task.?A?recent?social media?survey found that more than a third of?Professors?write an average of over 10 letters of recommendation each year. But what if there was a way to make this process easier and more efficient? CGPT can help you write letters of recommendation for your students with just a few simple descriptions.

Use Case 2: Writing Codes and Debugging Codes with CGPT

If you are a student in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business or in a relevant subject and?struggles with writing code or getting stuck on certain issues, look no further than CGPT. This powerful language model can assist you in writing scripts or code, allowing you to integrate it into your programs with ease.?Student can also read all comments in AI generated script, understand code and them attempt to write their own code. Do remember,?code generated by CGPT may not be perfect,?but?it serves as a great starting point that you can then fine-tune and improve upon.

Not only can CGPT help you write code, but it can also assist with debugging and error-checking. Have you ever found yourself sifting through thousands of lines of code trying to find the root of a problem? With CGPT, you can simply ask it to scan your code for mistakes and suggest corrections, saving you time and effort?and a great learning tool for you to avoid these mistakes in future. So, whether you're just starting to learn to code?as student?or?you?are an instructor or aseasoned developer, CGPT can be a valuable tool in your coding toolkit.

The following are a couple of indicative examples only, you can try this with your own prompts and codes.?

In this example, you need to make sure that you have the excel file with the name?grades.xlsx?and it should contain the columns for section name, student name and student grade respectively.?In this code, the data is read from an Excel file named 'grades.xlsx' using the?xlsread?function. The average grade is calculated using the?mean?function and is displayed using the?disp?function. The grade distribution is plotted using the?histogram?function. Finally, statistics for section F1 are generated using indexing and the?mean?and?std?functions.

For this code, you need to have access key to use?ipstack?api and also an app id from OpenWeatherMap to fetch the current weather. You need to replace?YOUR_APP_ID?and?YOUR_ACCESS_KEY?with your actual key.?The code uses the?requestslibrary to send a GET request to the?ipstack?API to get the current location based on your IP address. It then uses the latitude and longitude values returned by the API to send another GET request to the OpenWeatherMap API to fetch the current weather in that location. The weather information is then extracted from the JSON response and printed to the console.

Use Case 3: Generating research ideas, finding potential research collaborators, literature review etc.

CGPT?has the potential to revolutionize the way scientific research is conducted. One of the key benefits of using CGPT is its ability to generate ideas for scientific research?(keep in mind the ideas may not be very latest). With its advanced NLP capabilities, CGPT can analyze vast amounts of scientific literature, identify key research areas, and come up with new and innovative research ideas that would otherwise be difficult or time-consuming to find.?In addition to generating ideas for research, CGPT can also be used to find research collaborations. By analyzing scientific literature and identifying experts in specific fields, CGPT can help researchers find potential collaborators who have the necessary expertise and resources to help them achieve their research goals. This can greatly increase the chances of success for a research project and help to speed up the pace of scientific discovery.

Overall, CGPT is a powerful tool for scientists and researchers looking to generate new ideas and find research collaborations. Its ability to process large amounts of data and identify key research areas can help researchers stay on top of the latest advancements in their field and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to discovering new knowledge.

Use Case 4: Solving Numerical Problems with CGPT

CGPT?is?a powerful language model,?and?have certain limitations when it comes to solving complex mathematical, engineering, and physics problems.?The model?have been trained on a wide range of data, but?its?knowledge is not exhaustive, and?its?understanding of certain concepts may not be as deep as that of a human expert.

Additionally, the way equations are written and the context in which it is presented can also affect?its?ability to provide an accurate solution. Sometimes,?CGPT?may need more information or clarification in order to provide an accurate answer.?It's also possible that in some cases,?it?may not have the up-to-date knowledge cut-off.

GPT model?is?constantly being updated with new information and?its?performance is continually being improved, and?in near future it is expected that it always?provides?the correct answer. However, it's always a good idea to independently verify any answers provided by?CGPT, especially for complex or critical problems.

Here are few examples which I tested with CGPT and works fine (several other problems I tested generates incorrect answers).

Use Case 5: Independent Learning - Students can learn, understand complex concepts by themselves

CGPT is an advanced language model that can explain complex concepts in simple terms for a wide range of audiences. Whether you're an adult, a?university student, or a fifth grader,?CGPT can break down information in a way that is easy for you to understand.?One of the great things about CGPT is that it's interactive. You can ask questions and request explanations multiple times in different style, making it easy for you to fully grasp a concept?(see illustrative example below). This makes CGPT an extremely useful tool for students who want to learn and understand a subject on their own.

One of the great things about CGPT is that it can adjust its level of complexity depending on your needs. Within the same conversation thread, you can ask CGPT to explain a concept in simpler terms, like you are a 10-year-old, 5-year-old, or even a toddler.

Use Case 6: Write Summary of Books / Book Chapters, Essays, Narratives and Much More

CGPT is a powerful?tool?that can generate summaries of any book?or even specific chapters of books?you want to read. All you have to do is type "generate summary for [specific book?or book chapter]" and voila! You'll have a detailed summary of the book?or a particular chapter of a book?in no time. This use case is helpful for students and others who are short on time or have other constraints that prevent us from reading certain books or want to get an idea before start reading a book.

As a?Professor, it's hard not to feel a mix of concern and excitement when it comes to the advancements in technology, specifically?for?chatbots like CGPT. On one hand, the idea of a machine being able to generate written content on any subject in any format is both impressive and a bit daunting.?While on the other hand, the possibilities for education and creativity are endless.?CGPT write songs, stories, essays, reviews and has potential of generating all different type of contents. Some illustrative examples are presented here:

Use Case 7: A great tool for History students, get historical facts, history essays, translation etc.

CGPT is a great tool for history students looking to gain a deeper understanding of historical events and figures. With its advanced NLP capabilities, CGPT can provide students with accurate and detailed historical facts, helping them to better understand the context and significance of what they are studying.?One of the key benefits of using CGPT for history students is its ability to generate history essays. With its ability to analyze historical texts and understand the nuances of historical events, CGPT can help students write well-researched and well-written essays on a wide range of topics. Additionally, it can also provide translation for historical documents written in different languages, which can be a great help for students who are studying non-English texts.

Overall, CGPT is a valuable tool for history students looking to deepen their understanding of the past. Its ability to provide accurate historical facts, generate well-written essays, and provide translation can help students to better engage with the material they are studying and make more meaningful connections with the past.

Use Case 8: How CGPT provide help tod Artists, Designers, Architects etc.

I asked this question to CGPT itself and here is the response:

Some other illustrative examples are as follows, in following examples I generated prompt using CGPT and then used AI art generator (e.g. MidJourney, Jasper, DeepAI, Dall-E etc.) to generate art from that prompt.?

Use Case 9: Marketing, Social Media Communication, Press Release, Ideas of Webpages and list is going on and on

CGPT is a powerful tool that can help?universities,?businesses and?individuals?with their marketing efforts, social media communication, and press releases.?It?can?generate new and innovative ideas for marketing campaigns, social media posts, press releases, and webpages.

It is a valuable tool for?Social media communication?and greatly simplifies the work of the marketing team in any university. With its ability to understand the nuances of different social media platforms and audience demographics, CGPT can help businesses to create engaging and effective social media posts. It can also be used to generate ideas for social media contests, giveaways, and other interactive campaigns that can help to increase engagement and build a strong online community.

Press releases are also an area where CGPT can be of great help. It can be used to generate news-worthy and interesting ideas, write the press release and even help with the distribution of the release.

CGPT can also be used to generate ideas for webpages and website design. With its ability to understand consumer needs and preferences, CGPT can help businesses to create webpages that are intuitive and easy to navigate, and that effectively communicate the company's message and values.

Use Case 10: Generating Sample problems, MCQ’s, Survey, Questionnaires, teaching plan, resume etc.

CGPT is a valuable tool for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of different topics and concepts.?It?can generate a wide range of examples that can be used to illustrate a topic or concept, and create additional opportunities for practice.

I recently tested?CGPT's capabilities in this regard?and?found that it was able to generate a comprehensive list of examples?in different subject areas?that effectively demonstrated?various concepts effectively.?I even asked it?to generate Surveys, Questionnaires etc., and it?generates quite decent surveys.

Overall, CGPT is a powerful tool for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of different topics and concepts. Its ability to generate a wide range of examples and provide additional opportunities for practice can help students to stay engaged and motivated, and improve their understanding of the subject matter.

Conclusions

Generative Pre-training Transformer, or GPT, is a technological marvel that is still in its infancy stage. Despite of its limitations,?it’s a super useful tool, and?researchers and developers are working tirelessly to improve it and make it even better. It's not too far-fetched to imagine a day when we can use?tools like CGPT?with confidence and rely on it to have conversations on our behalf without the need for constant supervision?or our inputs. CGPT is an extremely?useful tool that can improve productivity and support students in their learning process?and make life of academics easier. The??potential applications of GPT-based technologies are vast and varied, from NLP and ML to virtual assistants and customer service bots. It's exciting to think about the possibilities and how this technology can make our lives easier, more efficient, and more connected.?However, it's important to note that at the time of writing this blog the technology is not perfect and errors in response can still occur?so we must use it with care. But with the rapid advancements being made in the field, it's clear that the day when such technologies will truly revolutionize the world we live in is not far off.